“To find a Disney fake version of whatever it was they thought we were — they’re just off,” said Sewell

CBGB is often considered the birthplace of punk and hosted early performances by Blondie, the Ramones and Patti Smith. It closed in 2006.

The New York Times on Wednesday reported that Target released a statement apologizing for its “one-day celebration.”

“We sincerely apologize if some event goers felt it was not the best way to capture the spirit of the neighborhood,” the statement said. “We always appreciate guest feedback and will take it into consideration as we plan for future opening events.”

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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com

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